What about Defensive Stance? I’ve heard bruisers are useful with it, perhaps the only class? I just know I would pull bullet dodge for the last trait though, my RNG gods have taken a leave of service recently....

Absolutely would take defensive stance, even before dodge. Downers would be bullet dodge or vigilant. You have 4 fantastic traits so it just a matter if you get and absolute stud or a serviceable survivor. Spend those tokens!

Congrats you hit a super stud. See table below on calculation for total damage resistance which is capped at 80% (I have a generic legendary survivor with your traits and my Abe as examples). You won't need to exceed 34% in damage reduction badges to cap out at 80% when in overwatch (when defensive stance kicks in). Use 3 health badges and whatever you need for damage resistance badges (if you exceed 34% it's still good as it helps you when not in overwatch). Maybe a + damage badge only if you've maxed out dam res and health.